PE 8 Quiz# 2 3rd Quarter

What is the primary objective of chess?

• Capture all opponent's pieces
• Capture the opponent's king
• Block the opponent's pieces
• Trap the opponent's king

How many squares are on a chessboard?

• 64
• 72
• 80
• 88

Which piece can move any number of squares in one direction?

• Rook
• Bishop
• Queen
• Knight

What is the name of the most powerful piece in chess?

• King
• Queen
• Bishop
• Pawn

How does the knight move?

• Straight line
• L-shape
• Diagonal moves
• Horizontal moves

Which piece can only move diagonally?

• Queen
• Bishop
• Rook
• Pawn

What happens during 'checkmate'?

• The game ends in a draw
• The king cannot move
• The king is in danger
• The king cannot escape check

How many pawns does each player start with?

• 6
• 8
• 10
• 12

What is castling in chess?

• A move by the queen
• A special move involving the king and rook
• A move by the bishop
• A move by the knight

Which piece starts on the corners of the board?

• Knight
• Rook
• Pawn
• Bishop